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Industrial Engineer Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$47.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,533/year ($6,544/month) for a single filer
Industrial Engineer pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $117,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,440 Industrial Engineer jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 17-2112, “Industrial Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Industrial Engineer salary of $99,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $78,533 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $99,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,968 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,580 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,533 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,544 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Engineer make in Tennessee?
- The median Industrial Engineer salary in Tennessee is $99,080 per year ($47.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,750 and $117,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Engineer in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $99,080, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $78,533 per year ($6,544 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Industrial Engineer jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 7,440 Industrial Engineer jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.